Tag: tugs

On 14 March a collision occurred between a tugboat and a containership in the Callao Sea, resulting in the tug sinking and six injured crew.

AYK Energy has been commissioned to manufacture and supply the 6MWh battery that will power the world’s first battery-methanol tug.

Svitzer announced that the tugs operating in the Port of Esbjerg, Denmark, switched to biofuel on 1 February 2025.

The Nautical Institute presents lessons learned from a tragic incident involving the capsizing of an aft tug during a berthing operation.

Wilson Sons received approval by ANP to conduct with Efen and Port of Açu the first tests on using HVO in the Brazilian maritime sector.

Svitzer and Höegh Autoliners joined forces to deliver the first-ever, low-carbon towage service in Australia, EcoTow.

Cosco Shipping announced that China Shipping & Sinopec Suppliers conducted China's first ever domestic ammonia bunkering operation.

Five crewmembers were rescued from the Mississippi River after their vessel collided with a bulker on 29 December.

The tug was east of the Isle of Wight to shelter from Storm Darragh, broke its tow with one of its barges which began to drift into British waters and ran aground.

On the night of 7-8 December, the oil tanker Larus was assisted by the intervention, assistance and salvage tug (RIAS) Abeille Bourbon as it drifted from its anchorage.